Tesco, buried treasure and Will

September 24, 2009

Excitement here this week for three reasons, two of them a bit sad, really. 🙂

Monday – a brand new Tesco Extra has opened in our nearest town. Believe me this is a major cause for celebration and naturally I was there on opening day. Woolworths closed earlier this year and our old Tesco shut – as recession hit. I’m not a fan of Tesco per se but we so badly needed a big store and this one sells *everything* including riding hats, cycle lamps and frozen Tarte au Snickers.

Wednesday – Cougartown premiered on ABC in the USA. It stars Courtney Cox and Josh Hopkins. As this man is going to be playing Will, the hero of my novel so I feel it is in the public interest to flag up these photos of him from the Cougartown shoot.

Thursday – the biggest ever hoard of Anglo-saxon gold has been found very close to where I live. In fact, our sleepy village is abuzz with the story of this magnificent treasure said to be as important a find as the Lindisfarne Gospels. Could it have been discovered in a field near us? No confirmation yet but I do hope so! Maybe the Tesco Extra sells metal detectors…

Comments

1. On September 24th, 2009 at 11:51 am
   Nell Dixon Says:
   

   Oooh, I’ve got a metal detector!!!

2. On September 24th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
   Debs Says:
   

   Ohh, many thanks for the photo (of Josh, of course). I bet you still can’t believe he’s your Will.

   I think I’ll come by your way with a metal detector of my own, I could do with finding a stash of gold somewhere.

3. On September 24th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
   Lorraine Powell Says:
   

   Thank you for being so diligent about your public interest duty. I for one appreciate it ;-D

4. On September 25th, 2009 at 3:45 am
   Phillipa Says:
   

   Nell & DEbs – I’ve seen the gold field now. Sadly, it’s just a field except the police are guarding it. But you can bring your metal detectors to me house – and spades and forks and some new spring bulbs…

   Lori – thank you, I always do my duty. LOL.

5. On September 26th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
   Rashmi @ A Book Blogger's Diary Says:
   

   Re. Cougartown – loved the pilot! It’s hilarious and yet oddly touching. It’s on my to-see list this fall!

   I’d also love to host you on my book blog, http://abookbloggersdiary.blogspot.com with a guest post, giveaway etc. Let me know if interested. Thanks!

6. On September 27th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
   Phillipa Says:
   

   Rashmi – yes, I’d love to write a guest post. Will be in touch very soon. 🙂